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Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on February 20, 2004 at 20:45

RUN ASHORE Dit 2 Also, on the Saturday AM, a few of us intend placing a wreath by the Falklands memorial in Old Portsmouth, which, I am sure you agree, will be very fitting. Watch this space for any updates regarding the weekend!! Please Email me and tell me your plans. Rocky. Jimahudson@tiscali.co.uk

Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on February 20, 2004 at 20:42

Dear All. (Do you hear there!) RUN ASHORE! Dit 1 There is going to be a run ashore in Portsmouth on the weekend 21–22 May 2004. With the 22nd anniversary approaching, we thought a loose, fairly unplanned couple of nights out would be a great way to remember the ship, and our absent friends. Like all good runs, we are not really planning anything, just to show up and tour the town as our fancy takes us finishing up with Big Eats or Jo’s (Or both!!) Friday night meeting up will be determined by peoples travel plans. So more on that closer to the day. But on Saturday, meet at the home Club at 6pm…. So, can you join us ??!!! It would be great if we could get as many “Ex Coventry” along as possible. It looks like being a really great time and all are welcome. Rocky. Jimahudson@tiscali.co.uk

Jorge R. Boveda wrote on February 18, 2004 at 18:35

Hello, I am seeking for the current address of the HMS Endurance Ass´n. I would like to get in touch with former officers pf the said ship which served on board her during the South Georgia Campaign (1982). Please send any info to my e-mail. Kindest Regards, Jorge R. Boveda. Buenos Aires - Argentina

John Davies wrote on January 23, 2004 at 22:23

Great to see so many familiar names from the past,brought back many memories from the chef's mess.Lionel's breakfast of 3 cans ! Steve Potts, where did you go after Jaques in Middleton ?

Jim (Rocky) Hudson wrote on January 13, 2004 at 20:56

Buster (and everyone) I am very keen on this DTS that is being talked about. I am also in contact with Steve Ingleby. So hopefully we shall both be there! If Saturday is the day, does that make the Friday a postcard run!!! Barny. If the Brigham Young you are after is the older (and much quieter) of the two down 3Q, then I can tell you that up until I moved away from Pompie four years ago, he was working as a guard at Haslar Prison.

Klaus wrote on January 12, 2004 at 22:12

Hi Paul , in 1980 ( May till September) I was with FGS " KÖLN " F220 in the SNFL . Ther was also HMS " ARROWS " and HMS " COVENTRY " .Specially with this booth Ships we had a very good Teamwork . So it was very hard when I heard about the 25th of May ´82. So short time after we was in one Fleet .And , really , WHY must this happend ? For nothing !! 19 Man died for a nothing . But however , it was a honour to work with " Coventry " !! Greats from Cologne / Germany Klaus

BARNY wrote on January 10, 2004 at 16:51

Hi paul, great to know you remember me. Hope you are keeping well. I had a phone call the other nightout of the blue,and it was me old oppo BRICK WALL!! Anybody know whereabouts of EDDIE CAMPBELL,BRIGHAM YOUNG?? All the best BARNY(L/SM BARNHAM)

ben sharman (78-80) wrote on January 9, 2004 at 21:10

Just found the site might hear from some of the lads off first crew all the best for the new year to everyone Ben

buster wrote on January 9, 2004 at 19:07

Cheers Paul,to all of you out there who are interested in a DTS!!!! or whatever!!! how does SAT 23rd MAY sound?????starting @ the HOME CLUB?

Paul Inman wrote on January 9, 2004 at 11:20

Buster, Regard the un-official get together on 25th May in Pompey, I'm up for that. There are rummors that an official re-union is in the planning stages by as yet I have heard no more. Barney Barnam how are you - I think that I may have a photo of you taken when I was your Bosuns Mate along side in Pompey in 81? Nice to hear from you shipmate. Best wishes for 2004 for all Ex Cov's Paul Ex-3Q Mess

Steven Ozbirn wrote on January 3, 2004 at 13:47

I am the son of David Ozbirn who served on the Coventry during the Falklands and lost his life. There is still so much I dont know about my father as I was only eight years old at the time, so if there is any of my dads old mates who served with him on the coventry I would love to here from you.

William Barnham wrote on January 2, 2004 at 18:35

hi im bill barnhams son my dad served on hms coventry during far east deployment in 1980 he shows me and my sis pictures and stories our study is packed with hms coventry stuff and pride of place is a ships crest which my dad made and painted whilst he was ships painter good luck for 2004 served in d118 thanks alot. william

MEM Henderson (D A) wrote on January 2, 2004 at 04:17

To All who be not forgoten. In my heart.

Billy (Barny) Barnham wrote on December 23, 2003 at 16:12

what a fantastic site, I served on the cov during the 1980 far east deployment.What an honour& priviledge,to have served on such a fine ship,& with a superb captai& crew.All the best for the new year take care BARNY

Rocky Hudson wrote on December 22, 2003 at 20:23

Just to wish all ex Cov's a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. All the best for 2004.

martin"buster"Brown wrote on December 22, 2003 at 18:28

Merry Xmas+Happy New Year to all.Stay healthy,lookafter yourselves "BUSTER" 3Q.Message "Jack"Daniels, Ive still got my locker keys!!

Mick (Jack) Daniels wrote on December 21, 2003 at 16:22

Further to Ginge's earlier message ref; the skipper writing a book. There is an advert in Dec. Navy News. The Skipper would like any articles or extracts from any member of the ships company about their experiences before,during or after the conflict.Any contributions welcome. Write to: Capt. David Hart - Dyke, Hambledon House, Hambledon, Hants. PO7 4RU email;dhartdyke@tiscali.co.uk If we all submit something there will be a good chance of publication - get writing and submitting. Some of those haircuts and clothes from the 80's are back in! A very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all Cov's. Jack Daniels 3Q

Jim Dowds wrote on December 15, 2003 at 20:35

Merry christmas and all the best for the new year ex chefs mess 2QP

Burt wrote on December 12, 2003 at 20:56

Bustos, Ginge, Higgy etc... I met with Dougie Douglas in Tampa FL late Nov 03. Had a good time, and talked about the memories, and what happend to us after 82. Ginge, I did not get the skippers email, or message about the book, look it up if you can. Burt.

malcolm Rutherford (Jock) wrote on December 4, 2003 at 09:29

I joined the Coventry in late 1981. In time for the Standing Naval Force Adlantic deployment, my first trip as a junior seamen missilman, I was only 17. I cannot remember too many names of my shipmates, which is a loss to me. But here I am almost 22 years later wondering how you are all doing. Since leaving the navy in 1992 I moved to and know live in California. To all my shipmates I wish you the best. Malcolm (Jock)Rutherford